Music Program
Music Is My First Language – Music Education Programs
MiMFL’s Music Education Program is an intensive model aimed at fostering and refining the musical talent of all students involved. Our approach to teaching and learning will establish a deep, rather than explorative, experience for our life-learners – participants who otherwise may not have access to such training. Student participation begins with either our community or school based workshop programming. After which committed families and students in need will be eligible for the MiMFL private music lesson program. **If you are interested in setting up either a community or school based program in your city please contact us.
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Logistics |
MiMFL Community Education Program |
MiMFL School Based Education Program |
MiMFL Private Lesson Program |
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Where |
MiMFL locations: NY, NY Dallas, TX Berkeley, CA |
Public School locations: NY, NY Dallas, TX Berkeley, CA |
MiMFL locations: NY, NY Dallas, TX Berkeley, CA London, England |
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What |
Our community based workshops (various musical genres) are initially aimed at stirring a musical chord in students, inspiring their interest and helping them find their song. Intensive workshops with an established music professional with various focus depending on instrument. Examples: Trap Drum/Percussion, Voice, Keyboard, Guitar, Violin, Wind (flute/recorder/sax) etc. |
Our school based workshops (various musical genres – Trap Drum/Percussion, Voice, Keyboard, Guitar, Violin, Wind (flute/recorder/sax) etc. are modeled in the same fashion as the community workshops. Each school program will be different based on scheduling but through meeting and interfacing with school administration – programming will be designed to fit the schools needs. |
Private Instrumental & Music Theory Lessons – Through the community and school based workshops we will develop long term relationships with students and families. We will offer full private lesson scholarships to committed families in need. |
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Who |
15-25 Students ages: Children 6-8 yrs* Children 9-12yrs* Teens 13-17yrs |
15-25 Students ages: Children 6-8 yrs* Children 9-12yrs* Teens 13-17yrs |
Private sessions with students ages 9-17yrs |
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When/Duration |
Workshops will be held after-school or on Saturday afternoons for 1.5-2 hours weekly for a course of 10 weeks in the fall & spring (total 20 sessions) |
Workshops will be held after-school or on Saturday afternoons for 1.5 hours weekly for a course of 10 weeks in the fall & spring (total 20 sessions) |
Private lessons will be held weekly year round (according to the family’s schedule). Students 6-8 years will have 1 hour lessons while students 9-17 will have 1.5 hour lessons. Students must also take a weekly music theory lesson (small group) |
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Cost |
FREE to all students |
FREE to all students |
FREE to students who’s families have demonstrated a financial hardship. |
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Outcome |
Students will gain a solid understanding of music foundation & technique in the workshop focus area. Many students will be invited to sign up for the MiMFL private music program. |
Students will gain a solid understanding of music foundation & technique in the workshop focus area. Many students will be invited to sign up for the MiMFL private music program. |
Through focused one on one instruction students will develop a solid foundation in instrumental technique and theory. |
*Initial launch workshops will be marketed as ages 9-17 but this range is flexible. Within the year we will expand to more workshops pointedly geared towards the workshop age ranges listed above.
**All workshops & lessons are FREE to participants.
MiMFL Approach
Through study, practice, investigation and persistence, we aim to carry students to the professional level of the music field of their choice. Students will experience rigorous skill-based training, providing them with a solid musical foundation. Enrichment opportunities will be accessible in the form of local band and orchestra programs, summer intensives (local & abroad) and artist/celebrity mentorship. Participating students will be evaluated and assessed on a continual basis and long-term differentiated instruction will be structured around each of their needs. Our curriculum in each geographic location will align with State and National Arts Learning Standards.
Later phases of the educational program will include the following type of programming: MiMFL students will eventually be part of a global community of young musicians and have the opportunity to come together with like minded peers during various events and summer camps. Students completing our educational program will be well prepared for a career in the music field and benefit from our alliances and partnerships with top higher education institutions. Students will receive assistance in their college application process, preparation for auditions and creation of audition recordings. Students that choose to continue their musical career by entering into the music industry will benefit from mentorship and guidance in all related areas.